Winter weather can leave our skin dehydrated from cold temperatures, wind and the effects of indoor heat. Dry skin can also lead to irritated or sensitive areas, so nourishing and hydrating products are crucial. But serums and sprays to repair skin can be expensive! These simple, natural alternatives to store bought products are sure to keep your face glowing and hydrated all winter long. Read on for our favorite methods for moisturizing skin in winter.
1. Mist throughout the day with an essential oil mineral mist
- bottle of mineral water
- essential oil
- mist spray bottle
Mineral water provides a nice pH balance for our skin and also helps us absorb minerals. Adding a few drops of an essential oil like geranium or lavender can be very beneficial for hydrating dry skin. Combine and pour into a spray mister and apply throughout the day as needed for added hydration.
2. Apply a Weekly Hydrating Honey Mask
This moisturizing mask is a wonderful treat while enjoying a nice bath soak. Honey retains moisture, vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, and the oil in avocados treats the dry patches that sometimes pop up during the winter season.
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (about 3 vitamin E capsules)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 avocado
Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and apply to your face and neck for 10-15 minutes, rinse off with warm water.
3. Make a rich Moisturizing Face Oil
Almond oil absorbs easily and is light in consistency. Even if you feel you have an oily t-zone, it’s still a good choice for an everyday facial moisturizer, especially in dry winter months.
- almond oil
- choose one of the following essential oils for your skin type: chamomile for sensitive/redness, lavender for dry, ylang ylang for oily
Add about 10-15 drops of essential oil for every ounce of almond oil. Keep the oil in a dark, glass jar to retain its potency.
Do you have any remedies to combat winter dryness?
Photos by Lindsey Rose Johnson
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Is the Moisturizing Face Oil can use immediately after mixing almond oil and essential oil?
I’m trying to find the chamomile oil to use since my skin is dry, red and unhappy. However, it is incredibly expensive. Is there another option? I can’t use coconut oil due to severe allergy.
these sound great, although it’s summer where i am. do you reckon the almond oil one work as a daily moisturiser?
either way it was really helpful, i never realised i could use honey this way haha x
You can definitely use almond oil as a daily moisturizer – it’s perfect for that!
Is almond oil Condomatic (ie settles in pores and blocks them
I make a very simple concoction of shea butter and coconut oil and slather it everywhere! Take raw shea butter and coconut oil and warm over a double boiler until they meld together. You could add some rose, neroli or lavender for extra soothing benefits. I find the shea butter and coconut not only moisturise but also form a protective barrier against harsh winds and weather.
That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing, I bet it’s a wonderful winter time treatment for your whole body.
xo
Deborah
I’m looking for some glass jars to put my DIY oil mixes. Where do you get yours from? I am looking for some affordable ones.
Amazon has a ton of great options at lovely low prices.
Uline also has a good selection of glass bottles you can buy in bulk.
xo
Deborah
Recycle!!! Old pickle jars, spice jars, relish, any thing glass can be spray painted/stained. Recycle, reuse, renew!
I use a mix of olive oil, echinacea, and mint in a hot bath. When you get out and towel off (without rinsing off the oil) your skin will have such a beautiful glow!
Sounds wonderful! I will have to give that a try, I love mint in everything. Thanks for sharing.
xo
Deborah
mint is an irritant and shouldn’t be used for dry skin lol